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*Landscape Photography Community: In the Still of the Night*
General Rules
1) You must be a member of the Landscape Photography Community and there are no limits on follower count. We welcome the millionaires!!
2) Only ONE photograph per member is allowed. If you submit more than one photo, all of your photos will be removed.
3) Your photo MUST be ORIGINAL. If you post the work of someone else, you will be banned from the community.
4) This must be a Landscape Photograph and it must feature a night time element.
5) There is NO VOTING for this contest! Several of our senior moderators have volunteered to judge this contest. They are experienced judges of photography events and their decision is final.
6) Photos must be posted no later than Monday, May 26, 2014, 3 pm CDT. Those posted after that time will be removed.
7) Winners will be announced on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at 3 pm CDT.
8) Moderators of the LPC may participate but they cannot win the contest.﻿

*Landscape Photography Community: A River Runs Through It*
General Rules
1) You must be a member of the Landscape Photography Community and there are no limits on follower count. We welcome the millionaires!!
2) Only ONE photograph per member is allowed. If you submit more than one photo, all of your photos will be removed.
3) Your photo MUST be ORIGINAL. If you post the work of someone else, you will be banned from the community.
4) This must be a Landscape Photograph and it must feature a river running through the landscape. It can also be a stream or waterfall surrounded by the landscape.
5) There is NO VOTING for this contest! Several of our senior moderators have volunteered to judge this contest. They are experienced judges of photography events and their decision is final.
6) Photos must be posted no later than Monday, March 31, 2014, 3 pm CDT. Those posted after that time will be removed.
7) Winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at 3 pm CDT.
8) Moderators of the LPC may participate but they cannot win the contest.﻿

*Landscape Photography Community: Monochrome*
General Rules
1) You must be a member of the Landscape Photography Community.
2) Only ONE photograph per member is allowed. If you submit more than one photo, all of your photos will be removed.
3) Your photo MUST be ORIGINAL. If you post the work of someone else, you will be banned from the community.
4) This must be a Landscape Photograph. It can be Black and White or Sepia or any single color or tone. No color photographs allowed. It's the absence of color that we are featuring.
5) Voting: This is People's Choice so whoever gets the most +1s wins!!
6) Photos must be posted no later than February 3, 2014, 3 pm CST. Those posted after that time will be removed.
7) Voting ends at February 5, 2014, 3 pm CST.﻿
8) Moderators of the LPC and profiles with more than 1 million followers may participate but they cannot win the contest.﻿

*Landscape Photography Community: For this contest, we feature the Sky!!*
General Rules
1) You must be a member of the Landscape Photography Community and we are limiting this contest to members with less than one million followers.
2) Only ONE photograph per member is allowed. If you submit more than one photo, all of your photos will be removed.
3) Your photo MUST be ORIGINAL. If you post the work of someone else, you will be banned from the community.
4) This must be a Landscape Photograph. The SKY must be featured. It can be daytime, night time, sunrise, sunset, or any time of day. You must have a SKY element.
5) Voting: This is People's Choice so whoever gets the most +1s wins!!
6) Photos must be posted no later than January 20, 2014, 3 pm CST. Those posted after that time will be removed.
7) Voting ends at January 22, 2014, 3 pm CST.﻿
8) Moderators of the LPC may participate but they cannot win the contest.﻿

+101145980349117737014 and +115105647022907007398 are here in Australia for a workshop in Port Stephens hosted by +111465359080289844494 on the 3-5 Jan 2014. I have twisted their arms to do a photowalk here in +104262770460851770269 on the 11 January 2014. So lets show our guest the welcome the Sydney Photo Community has to offer.
We will meet on the steps in front of the Sydney Opera House at 6.30pm and slowly make our way to Hickson Rd Reserve for sunset and then to the end point at Observatory Hill by 9pm. I have plotted a few photo opportunity locations along the route as well as public toilets that I know of.
https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zw_eAURDDMag.kLJfMBZmQ50o
There are plenty of food outlets to grab a quick bite to eat at Circular Quay for the journey. I have walked the route in 1hr 40mins at a leisurely pace but you may want to stay at one location longer if you desire. That will be fine as long as we all get together at the start to greet Jay and Varina and then at the end point to say our goodbyes. Then afterwards if you still feel in the mood to chat over a drink we will be heading to The Hero of Waterloo (if there is only a small group) or the Harbour View Hotel (if there are more than the Hero can fit).
I recommend catching public transport to Circular Quay or Town Hall but if you drive in there are a few parking stations within a short walk to the Opera House. I suggest downloading the "Cheap Parking App" from the Google playstore or iTunes. This will give you pricing options from closest or cheapest and links to get to them.
I hope everyone has a great time during the walk socialising and remember you can approach Jay, Varina and myself at anytime to ask any questions.
Please share this with anyone you may know who would want to join us. :)))
Looking forward to see you all and don't forget the hash tag #PatelSydneyPhotowalk
+107073852799630124249 ﻿

*Landscape Photography Community Fans, Let's have some FUN!!!*
Welcome to the Landscape Photography Community People's Choice Contest Theme of Water
*Rules*
1) You must be a member of the Landscape Photography Community.
2) Only ONE photograph per member is allowed. If you submit more than one photo, all of your photos will be removed.
3) Your photo MUST be ORIGINAL. If you post the work of someone else, you will be banned from the community.
4) This must be a landscape photograph with an element of "water", the water may be a lake, waterfall, river, ocean, bucket of water, drop of water, etc. and the water may be in any form such as frozen, steam, or liquid.
5) Voting: This is People's Choice so whoever gets the most +1s wins!!
6) Photos must be posted no later than December 9, 2013 5 pm CST. Those posted after that time will be removed.
7) Voting ends at December 11, 2013 5 pm CST.

EDIT: Notice the time change from Saturday to Sunday. Cheers!
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Hi Sydney drinkandclickers!
As some of you might know the *Art and About* festival is on in Sydney at the moment. As part of the festival there are *giant brightly coloured snails* scattered about the city. We'll go to see a few of the snails and stop in some pubs along the way, keep on reading for a more detailed itinerary:
We'll meet on *Saturday* the *12th of October* at *4.30pm* at the *3 Wise Monkeys Pub* (http://goo.gl/maps/IEVQd) for a drink to start of a fantastic evening of photography. Then at 5.00pm we'll go past the _QVB orange snail,_ down the _Pitt St yellow snails_ on to the _Martin Place blue and yellow snails._ After that we will find another pub to have a couple of drinks. Perhaps Bar 333 or another one, I'm open to suggestions :)
Also, October's worldwide Drink and Click challenge is *"Shadows"*. You can submit any images taking during this Drink and Click event to the event (hasn't been created yet) for a chance to win great prizes! I reckon there will be a lot of shadows to photograph around these giant snails :)
Everyone is welcome to join us, wether you use a DSLR, iPhone, film or any kind of camera, come for some snaily action! However, it is compulsory to have a drink too (it can be beer, cider, coke, water or anything you like) :)
I'm super excited about going to see the snails again with all you guys!! I hope you see you all there :)
Cheers,
+Ana Andres
#drinkandclick #drinkandclicksyd #snailovation

*Upload your photos to this Event on 9/19 or using the #sunsetday hashtag in a public post to celebrate #sunsetday!*
Join us for an exciting 24-hour event as we send summer into the sunset in global fashion. We are asking our Google+ audience from around the world to grab your favorite camera on the evening of September 19 and snap your own unique sunset from your corner of the globe.
We want to see all types of sunsets in a variety of settings; a city skyline, a beach resort, a beautiful countryside, a desert landscape, a dense forest. *Wherever you may be, please share/upload your sunset image with this event page on September 19.* You can also participate outside of this event page by submitting a public photo post and tagging with #sunsetday.
A select number of our favorite photos will be shown on The Weather Channel and accompany a slideshow on weather.com. Other favorites will be posted and rotated through as the cover photo on both +The Weather Channel and the +Google+ Photos Google+ page.
Note: *Only photos uploaded and posted to the event page or associated with the hashtag #sunsetday on Sep 19 will be considered*
We hosted two Hangouts On Air in preparation for Sunset Day. The first hangout focused on the meteorology behind sunsets including the reason behind the beautiful array of colors. The second hangout concentrated on the art of sunset photography. Expert photographers well known to the Google+ community talked about their techniques in capturing the perfect sunset. Links to both HOA videos are posted below.
*HANGOUT SCHEDULE*
1. Monday, September 9: "The Meteorology Behind Sunsets" at 11 am ET with host +Timothy Ballisty (The Weather Channel social meteorologist).
*Guests will include:* Meteorologists +Mike Bettes +Brad Panovich +Jacob Wycoff +Jonathan Erdman +Morgan Palmer +Tim Brice and +Maria LaRosa
*HOA video* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz6Zyz5FT-A
2. Thursday, September 12: "Sunset Photography" at 4 pm ET
*Guests will include:* Photographers +Trey Ratcliff +Thomas Hawk +Karen Hutton and +Nicole S. Young
*HOA Video* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqgUGb0th_A

*Episode 17 Landscape Photography Show*
Youtube link to the full show:
http://youtu.be/faUL8y6603k
+Mark Johnson of Mark S Johnson Photography: *Photoshop Luminary* will share some landscape photography tips to create magnificent landscape photography shots
Mark will start by showing how he created the sunset/doorway shot above which was submitted to the Episode 17 Landscape Photography Show event.
http://goo.gl/B5JHcu
(Be sure to look at the photos in the gallery from Episode 17 as some of the photographers shared how they created the shots and you can learn just from looking at the shots.)
1. Beach doorway photo composite
2. Autumn road luminous oil painting effect
3. Misty red Barn texture montage
Please note the TIME is different than our regular shows.................
*Tuesday, August 27, 2013 10:00 am PDT*
The time on your event page will be the time it will be on in your area. Remember you can always watch the archive if you cannot attend the event live....
Come and share your fun photoshop photos on this event as we enjoy the excitement and you will be included in the Landscape Photography Show Circle for "Photoshop Friends."
To actively participate and have comments show on your photos:
1. Circle the +Landscape Photography Show page
2. Click "YES" you are coming to the event
3. Come post your photos to the event and enjoy the fun... reach out to meet new people, ask them about how they created their work, share the works you like and the event to bring your friends into the photography learning experience.
*NEW ADDITION: Each panel member and our guest will be selecting ONE shot from the contributions to present as the SHOW STARTER segment. Have fun and share your photoshop shots with us, here on the event.*
+Margaret Tompkins +Carra Riley +Tom Hierl +Jim Warthman +jeff beddow
More about +Mark Johnson
Mark S. Johnson is an Adobe Photoshop luminary, a photographer, an author, and one of the most passionate instructors you will ever encounter. Through the Rocky Mountain School of Photography, The Radiant Vista, and Boulder Digital Arts, he has lectured in front of and worked side-by-side with countless individuals, including Adobe’s Chief Executive Officers, Jane Goodall, the U.S. Ambassador to Finland, and Academy Award winning director, Louie Psihoyos. Mark's tutorials appear regularly on the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) and Planet Photoshop websites, and his imagery and articles have been featured in Photo Techniques, Nature’s Best, and After Capture magazines. He is a contributor to Dewitt Jones' heartwarming Healing Images campaign and a Trey Ratcliff Flatbooks author. Watch hundreds of Mark's inspiring and entertaining Photoshop tutorials at www.msjphotography.com.
For more information about Adobe's Creative Cloud:
http://www.msjphotography.com/index.php/2013/05/how-will-adobes-creative-cloud-affect-existing-customers/
Mark and Charles Needles are leading a Fa

*All Watermark show - Reasons FOR and AGAINST Watermarks - with Miss Aniela and Thomas Hawk - Monday 7 PM PT, 10 PM ET*
This will be a wild show! :)
So, I wrote an article called "Why I Don't Use Watermarks" at http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2013/06/25/why-i-dont-use-watermarks/
In return, my friend, the uber-talented +Miss Aniela wrote an article called "Why you SHOULD Use Watermarks" at http://missanielablog.com/why-you-should-use-watermarks
So she's coming on the show and we'll fight it out! :) We'll also have on an attorney, +Christa Laser, and other friends in the mix of it all are +Thomas Hawk +Doug Kaye and +Gino Barasa -- it'll be a great show, and we'll be taking questions live like always.

Ben Fewtrell from www.on3legs.com and Rob from Photography Hot Spots www.photographyhotspots.com.au are hosting the 2nd anniversary G+ PhotoWALK in Sydney... We have broken this walk into two parts, the first part is an early start for those that like to get up early to shoot sunrise, we will be meeting outside of Luna Park next to the Milsons Point Ferry wharf at 6am and making our way around to Jeffrey Street Wharf at Kirribilli where will meet those of you that want to sleep in! At 8:30am the walk will continue back to the starting point of Luna Park where it will conclude. Everyone of all skill levels is welcome… as usual with my PhotoWALKS it does not matter what type of camera you have, even your smart phone will do the trick! #G+2yearanniversary

Join +Michael Sutton and +Lauren Bath as they walk us through Vivid Sydney via Google Hangout and offer a few photography tips along the way.
+Vivid Sydney is a festival of light, music and ideas that transforms the city of Sydney for 2 weeks.
There are more than 60 interactive and immersive light sculptures and installations across Circular Quay, The Rocks, Walsh Bay, Darling Harbour and North Sydney.
One of the festival highlights is the Lighting the Sails - Sydney Opera House.
We hope you can join us from where-ever you are across the world to view this colourful Sydney festival.

*ATTENTION Landscape Photographers!!!*
*People's Choice Event in the Vista World*
The *Landsacape Photography Community* proudly announces the People's Choice Event in the Vistas Category.
*YOU CHOOSE THE WINNER - YOU BE THE JUDGE !!!*
All Landscape Photography Community members may post *ONE* photograph during the event. You vote with your "+1" on the photos that you like in the event. The photograph that gets the most votes or "+1s", wins the contest! That photograph will be shared to the Inspiration Category as the *#PeoplesChoice* !! The photographer will be added to the special Landscape Photography Community Inspiration Circle at the end of the month.
*Rules and Details*
1. You MUST be a member of the Landscape Photography Community.
2. Only one photograph per photographer - the others will be deleted.
3. The photograph MUST be original work by you!
4. The photo MUST be a vista of a natural landscape. *No Cityscapes.*
5. The photo MUST be shared directly to the event, NO links to external web sites are permitted.
6. Vote on as many photos as your want. Your "+1" is your vote.
7. Campaigning is allowed and encouraged!! Get all of your friends to come to the community and "+1" your photo.
8. *Time to post photographs: Monday May 20, 2013 9.00 am UTC - Sunday May 26, 8.00 am, UTC.*
9.*Time to vote: Monday May 20, 2013 8.00 am UTC – Wednesday May 29, 2013 8.00 am UTC.*
10. All photographs posted to the event after Sunday, May 26, 2013 8.00 am UTC, will be deleted.
11. Check your time zone here: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
+Greg Griffin Lead Moderator of the Catch All category will moderate this contest!
*YOU are the Judge!!*
*Good Luck!*

Hi peeps,
Welcome to #ParadigmShift #4
First of all, a massive THANK YOU to all who participated in #ParadigmShift #1 - #3. I get a lot of feedback from peeps that they really enjoy this event so thanks for participating and playing by the rules.
For #ParadigmShift #4, I chose an image I had a lot of fun with taking and editing. As most of you know, I've moved house recently and am still in the process of unpacking in my new home. After weeks and weeks of this, I needed a sanity break and ventured off to #PortMelbourne to catch the blue hour around this picturesque part of #Melbourne #Australia. If you come to Melbourne by boat, you'll dock into #StationPier and this is the first glimpse of Melbourne you'll get - the gateway to our city.
In taking this image, I wanted to capture 3 elements - the sunset, the water and the buildings. To do so, a long exposure using an #ND400 filter was my choice. You'll notice that I have a dust issue on my sensor so it will be interesting to see those who take the time to clean this up.
Other details are:
Filter: ND400
Shutter: 30 secs
ISO: 100
F /13
Shot on a Canon 6D (24-104mm) - focal length @ 24mm
So there is plenty to pull out of the RAW file (linked below). As always, I look forward to your edits. Please play by the rules :)
The Rules
Step 1
Share this event on your public stream. Click on the "Share Event" button in the upper right corner of the event. My goal is for all your circles to know about this and participate if they're interested. If the above is not done and your image is submitted into the event, I have grounds to delete it. That sounds harsh I know - but I want this thing to grow and get out there. It's a small thing to do for access to a RAW file to edit and submit.
Step 2
If I'm not in your circles, add me :)
Step 3
Go nuts and edit, crop, process, HDR, monochrome - whatever floats your boat. Bring out the best of the image according to how you see it. But try to steer clear of using Photoshop to merge the image with others.
Step 4
Add your edit to the event using the "Add Photo's" button in the upper right corner of the event. You are free to enter multiple edits into the event.
Step 5
In addition to posting your edit into the event, post it on your public feed and tag me +paradigmblue so that I can find it. Be sure to tag it with #ParadigmShift
Please note:
1. I still retain ownership of copyright on the image as I took it :)
2. Please don't provide a link to the original RAW file in your public posts.
3. And in the words of @116009459840268115761 "it's worth reiterating that this is not to establish the right or wrong way of treating and image, but more an exercise in exploring how different individuals would interpret the treatment of an image." - Couldn't have said it better - so I won't :)
The event is good to go as you're reading this so don't wait and get to it! Ends on Sunday 10/05/2013 and the RAW file will be deleted.
And most importa

*EVERYONE IS INVITED ~ PUBLIC EVENT*
*Who Are YOU? Share a PHOTO COLLAGE / say hello :0)*
*WHO? .... all about you!*
please scroll down
I'd love to know/see what you've been creating lately :O))
*Please post just "ONE" PHOTO COLLAGE of your images or Art works etc.*
If you would like help creating a PHOTO COLLAGE please take a look at these links
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3H0Vd40It0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMrSkUzg7ws
_other options are available on the web_
_if you're stuck just ask_
↓ *WHAT to post.....*
*ONE PICTURE ONLY - YOUR IMAGES ONLY per person please (must be a COLLAGE)*
_naughty people posting more or anything that is not a COLLAGE will be shamed_
*_Once you have posted your image, locate the image in the Event stream & add some information about yourself. Please feel free to post a short note and links to you elsewhere on the web if you wish_*
_Looking forward to getting to know some MORE new folks!_
All my best Heidi

_* SmugMug Is Looking For Your Cover Photos*_
Cover photos are bigger and better on Google+ now
(http://bit.ly/WUbLtN), and, since I am in charge of updating our Google+ content I thought, hey, with all that space, why not feature YOUR photos in that prime real estate?
Today, we are opening the door for your submissions. Each month, a panel of judges will pick one amazing photographer to feature on the @118357019708110162087 page to greet visitors. The winner will also be a judge in the next month's selection. You'll also receive a @118357019708110162087 hoodie and swag care package.
To help get this party started, we have changed our cover photo to
@112957708071337353347's amazing image, _"The Future Is Now"_, taken in Dubai,
UAE. Elia is also our special guest judge for the first month of this
cover photo hunt, and he can't wait to see the great images that we are
confident you will submit! So, enough talking…how do you enter?
*Sign up for the _SmugMug Cover Photo Submissions For April_ event.
*Click the "Add Photos" Button in the event, and upload your
submission. The new cover photos can be up to 2120px by 1192px, so please submit a photo with this minimum size requirement. Photos will be displayed in a 16:9 Aspect Ratio, so please make sure submissions as close to 16:9 as possible, so we don't lose any of the valuable image
*One Photo per person
*Take a look at all of the entries, and feel free to +1 and comment on
the photos that you are drawn too. Clicking on "Actions"--->"Show
Photo View" will display all of the photos in a beautiful gallery.
*After the contest closes on March 29th at 11:59PM PST, a panel of
judges, including +Elia Locardi, will select the winner, and the new
cover photo and winner announcement will be made on April 1st, 2013.
*Submissions will be judged on uniqueness, creativity, and overall "Wow" factor.
*Sign up for the May event, which will also be
open for submissions on April 1st.
*You do not need to be a @118357019708110162087 customer to enter, so please share
with your fellow photographers.
That's it! So let's see it Google+. Will your photo be the next
@118357019708110162087 cover photo?
More about this photo from @112957708071337353347 travel photography blog at www.blamethemokey.com
_"The Meydan Bridge is a VIP entrance to the Meydan Racecourse, a mega structure in Dubai that is able to accommodate over 60,000 spectators in a 1 mile long grandstand. It was a strange feeling actually – to be standing on this opulent mega structure in the middle of the desert, miles away from the city, and with nobody around. Half the lights were dead too. I guess after Tom Cruise was finished driving over it in Mission Impossible 3, they really didn’t have a need to maintain it anymore. :)"_
Nikon D700
14-24mm
f/5.6
ISO 200

*Hello Sydney! The heat wave is over so let's have some fun!*
Exciting News about the *Photowalk this coming Sunday, February 10th, 2013!* We’ve been granted special group access to the Opera House Concert Hall Northern Foyers, a RARE and EXCITING opportunity!
After meeting at the Opera House steps we’ll head inside for a chance to see and photograph the interior of one of the most iconic structures in the world! Please arrive on time as the group photo, headcount and FREE PRIZE giveaways will happen near the beginning of the walk and we don’t want you to miss out!
Whether you're a beginner, a dabbler, or a seasoned pro, the event is absolutely free and everyone is invited to attend. So bring your DSLRs, Point & Shoots, Phones, or whatever camera you may have, or simply join us for a nice evening stroll around the harbour. We're happy to have you!
And, if hanging out with a bunch of your fellow photographers wasn't exciting enough? Attendees will have a chance to win FREE prizes and giveaways from our friends at +Google Australia, +JOBY, +Sydney Opera House and +SmugMug! No registration is necessary. Just come to shoot, hang out, have fun, and we'll take care of the rest.
Along the way, we'll make stops and I'll give brief talks and demonstrations on photography and answer as many questions as possible. Feel free to ask away, whether it's photography related or just for fun.
*Cost:* FREE
*When:* February 10th, 2013 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
*Where:* Beginning at The Opera House Steps
*Who:* All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend
You can RSVP & Share Your Photos in this Google+ event.
When posting your photos of the event to social media please tag them with #SYDPhotowalk2013 so we can all find and enjoy them later.
I’m really looking forward to meeting all of you and shooting together! See you there!
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I'll also be teaching a *2 hour Digital Blending and Post-processing workshop* on Sunday, February 10th, 2013 from 2:30-4:30 pm at the Maiden Theatre located in the Royal Botanic Gardens. I'll be sharing my complete digital workflow from start to finish, focusing on manual blending techniques and how to maintain complete control over your images. From color correction to complex masking, if you're curious how I craft my photography, this is your chance to find out.
Complete info can be found here: http://bit.ly/SYD-workshop
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*Micro Four Thirds Cameras* - A special Hangout event!
*Trey's Variety Hour #56* - subscribe for free on www.YouTube.com/stuckincustoms
We'll have on @103519655975029093996 to talk A LOT about these cameras and what they're all about. Even my producer for the show @114092052797730247075 is getting one of these cameras! We're putting together a few other guests right now too...
I think "Micro Four Thirds" might just be the *worst name ever* for a class of cameras. But after you get over that hopelessly confusing fractional name, you may find this is a light, quick, mobile system that will fit your lifestyle. No more carrying around giant iron and lenses to take good photos needed!
#1 Question We Get: How Can I Be on the Show!?!?!?
Answer: Contact @114092052797730247075 - he is the gatekeeper for all-things.

The world's largest annual free-to-the-public outdoor sculpture exhibition, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi, is back again for a 16th year!
One of Sydney's most loved events, the outdoor sculpture exhibition returns to the stunning Bondi to Tamarama coast walk from 18 October - 4 November 2012.
In 2012 the exhibition will showcase over 100 new works from Australian and international artists; including Lou Lambert from WA, Peter Lundberg from the USA, Icelandic artist Steinunn Thorarinsdottir and Chinese artist Sui Jian Guo.
In 2012, Sculpture By The Sea will also welcome NSW sculptor Linda Bowden into the DecadeClub. The Decade Club recognises sculptors who have exhibited at Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi for ten years or more.
http://www.sydney.com/events/sculpture-by-the-sea?gclid=CIu_0dzh0rICFfBUpgodriQAJA

*Will You Photo Walk on October 13, 2012?*
Our goal is to get as many walkers in the +Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk to sign up for this event, and share their Photo Walk experience with Google+ . Here we can have all of the walkers from all over the workld participate in real time, thanks to +Google+ The official walk date is Saturday October 13, 2012, but to accomodate different times happening around the world, the event here is spanning a few days.
As of right now we have over a THOUSOND cities and close to 20,0000 walkers signed up for this free event. This is a great place to make friends, explore #photography , and see your city. If you would like to sign up for one of the walks in your city, or lead a walk of your own, make sure you go to www.worldwidephotowalk.com - We cant wait to see what you share!
- +RC Concepcion

A special Travel Photography show! We'll also have on some people that will be joining me for the upcoming NZ Workshop ( see http://www.stuckincustoms.com/photography-workshops/ ) . Everyone will be bringing travel photography tips and photos to share.
(Note we are starting 3 hours earlier than normal because I have to catch a flight!)

A Free and fun PhotoWalk! Everyone is invited for this fun event - all skill levels... it doesn't even matter if you just have your mobile phone and like to snap away with that. Personally, I'll have the whole shootin' match with my tripod and stuff, but this will be immediately obvious upon arrival.
Cost: FREE
Date and Time: Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 25th at 5 PM Sydney Time
Location: Sydney, First Fleet Park http://goo.gl/maps/uh8p2
Who to Bring: A family-friendly event! Bring the brood!
Photo Sharing: After the photowalk, attach your photos to this event and/or use the tag: #TRSydneyPhotoWalk !
I know there are many beginner and serious photographers in the area, and I look forward to meeting you! I'm VERY sorry for the last-minute notice, but my schedule has been erratic lately.
We will walk along the waterfront, take photos, and I'll go through several demonstrations. I'll describe what I'm doing, and all questions are welcome. I hope it is both a great photo-experience and learning-experience! :)
See you soon!

Come along and get to know the faces behind the lenses (and this page) at the Sydney Google+ photo walk, AKA #sydneyhirl .
Starting at Cruise Bar at 2pm, @108492526126263806887 will lead the walk as we explore parts of the city that lend themselves well to the camera.
All photographers, regardless of what level you think you are, are welcome!

Featuring Adobe's @100824715802751519764! We'll be *giving away* my Lightroom Presets http://www.stuckincustoms.com/lightroom-presets/ AND multiple copies of Lightroom 4! Details on those giveaways to come soon!
Also joining us will be @113097851206100618060 , @103155291053045215105 @115862341877834013198 @102528718122061029071 and other surprise guests! Thanks again to @114092052797730247075 and @105248484118148978714 for the production support! :)

This circle contains people who are very active on Google+People in this Circle are top google+ engagers and great resharers. These are people that will share and re-post your circles and other content. This is a good circle to connect with each other and gain followers. I highly suggest adding each person in this Circle to your circles as they are likely to interact with youIf you want to continue or wish to get in the next version please complete 1-4 below.INSTRUCTIONS1. Add me to your circles, if you haven't done so already.2. +1 this circle.3. Publicly share this circle to public, your circles and extended circles.4. Comment to inform me that you have done the above three things.#circlesharing #publiccircle #border #between #Asia #and #the #loosely #defined #region #of #Oceania #is #usually #contention #about #what #it #means #Asia #is #larger #and #more #culturally #diverse #than #Europe #It #does #not #exactly #correspond #to #the

Public #circleshare January 20, 2015Hope that you have been having a great week on Google+. Thank you for sharing and promoting this and for connecting up with all the great accounts I have included. Great With This #cirlce !!!***************************************************************Boost your visibility on Google+ - Share the circle!Boost your visibility on Google+ - Share the circle!Follow me here : http://goo.gl/7rWIEVTo be added to the Circle you have to do these simple steps:1 Include me in your circles2 Click add people and create your circle3 +1 this circle4 Publicly share this circle to public, your circles and extended circles. ( dont forget share the circle and include yourself )5 If possible, leave a comment on this circle so I know you have done the three steps above (I say "if possible" as my circle comments more often than not hit the 500 comment limit).6 So I can easily find your share, always publicly share my original shared circle. You'll know if you're sharing the original one because you won't see "Jason Levy originally shared" above here. If you do see it, click on "originally shared" and it will bring you to this post.Special Invite :+A Tech Buzz +Axel Kratel +Andrea Gervasi +Andrew Sowerby +Anette Mossbacher +Brett Szmajda +Andrew Sowerby +Irina Sadokhina +Sean Carroll +Michael Sonntag +Mighty Dragon Studios +Eric Delcour +

Get More Google+ Follower with +TubeDEVILZ January 15, 2015*****************************************************************HERE'S OF MY SHARED PUBLIC CIRCLE*****************************************************************Hope that you have been having a great week on Google+. Thank you for sharing and promoting this and for connecting up with all the great accounts I have included. Great With This Cilcle!!,Boost your visibility on Google+ - Share the circle!Boost your visibility on Google+ - Share the circle!To be added to the Circle you have to do these simple steps:1 Include me in your circles2 Click add people and create your circle3 +1 this circle4 Publicly share this circle to public, your circles and extended circles. ( dont forget share the circle and include yourself )5 If possible, leave a comment on this circle so I know you have done the three steps above (I say "if possible" as my circle comments more often than not hit the 500 comment limit).6 So I can easily find your share, always publicly share my original shared circle. You'll know if you're sharing the original one because you won't see "Jason Levy originally shared" above here. If you do see it, click on "originally shared" and it will bring you to this post.**************************************Follow Me Here : http://goo.gl/c18bpxAnd Subcribe : http://goo.gl/NT0MCkSpecial Invitation (Please +1 and Share) :+Alfina Dewi +Agus Septiann +Dini Ashanti +Amy Cesario +Sergii Daniloff +Danis Sanju +Lieven Damman +dini iftita +Lincoln Harrison +Riskhha Nur Hayati +Nanang Hendro +Hanste

Hand Picked Photographers Circles - Nikon Camera G-I - 16 of 31Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 200 members. These circles are photographers that I admire. They have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity). Be sure to get all of the circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to January 1st for the start of this set. (Previous complete set was published starting December 1st.) You can also use the #handpickedcircles hash tag and sort by "recent."I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to go back more than a screen on your profile before I hit original material, there is a good chance that I may drop you from the circles. Of course there will be mitigating factors...Because of the way that Google no longer presents every person who adds me to their circles to me it is quite possible that I have missed some pretty good photographers. If I am following you, chances are that you are already in one of these circles or in my "check later" circle. If you think you have been missed, tag a comment on one of these posts and I will check your profile out for inclusion. Guidelines for inclusion can be found at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/about#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #handpickedcirclesNote: the hash tag #handpickedcircles should only be used to refer to these circles and other circles created by +Gailen Mapes . Thanks for your cooperation.﻿

This circle will add amazing, and wonderful content to you stream.Boost your visibility on Google+ - Share the circle!To be added to or stay in this Circle - Share the circleIf you received the notice you are in this circle, then well done.If you would like to be included in the next Circle Share, you only have to do these simple steps:1 - Include me in your circles2 - Share the circle (Publicly)3 - Add +1 to the post.4 - Leave a comment if you like.I will thankful if you plus and share this circle!#circleshare #Sociology #Funny #Software #Solar #Startup #SystemsThinking #Teaching #bigdata #Technology #tsunami #Transformation #Transplendence #Trust #Water #WaterResources #pharmacognosy #love #WavePower #Web #tsu #WebAnalytics #clinical #Wind #Addcircle #addcircles #tsunation #addfriends #Addpeople #cvd #awesomecircle #awesomepeople #circle #circleoftheday #food

Hand Picked Photographers Circles - Nikon Camera G-I - 16 of 31Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 200 members. These circles are photographers that I admire. They have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity). Be sure to get all of the circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to December 1st for the start of this set. (Previous complete set was published starting November 7th.) You can also use the #handpickedcircles hash tag and sort by "recent."I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to go back more than a screen on your profile before I hit original material, there is a good chance that I may drop you from the circles. Of course there will be mitigating factors...Because of the way that Google no longer presents every person who adds me to their circles to me it is quite possible that I have missed some pretty good photographers. If I am following you, chances are that you are already in one of these circles or in my "check later" circle. If you think you have been missed, tag a comment on one of these posts and I will check your profile out for inclusion. Guidelines for inclusion can be found at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/about#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #handpickedcirclesNote: the hash tag #handpickedcircles should only be used to refer to these circles and other circles created by +Gailen Mapes . Thanks for your cooperation.﻿

Hand Picked Photographers Circles - Nikon Camera G-I - 16 of 31Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 200 members. These circles are photographers that I admire. They have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity). Be sure to get all of the circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to November 7th for the start of this set. (Previous complete set was published starting October 1st.) You can also use the #handpickedcircles hash tag and sort by "recent."I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to go back more than a screen on your profile before I hit original material, there is a good chance that I may drop you from the circles. Of course there will be mitigating factors...Because of the way that Google no longer presents every person who adds me to their circles to me it is quite possible that I have missed some pretty good photographers. If I am following you, chances are that you are already in one of these circles or in my "check later" circle. If you think you have been missed, tag a comment on one of these posts and I will check your profile out for inclusion. Guidelines for inclusion can be found at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/about#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #handpickedcircles Note: the hash tag #handpickedcircles should only be used to refer to these circles and other circles created by +Gailen Mapes . Thanks for your cooperation.﻿

Inspiring on Google+ Curated by +Dubie Bacino (13th Edition)>> Let's connect on Tsu! https://www.tsu.co/opajdara << This is the circle I go to when I find myself in need of beauty and inspiration. It's made mainly of photographers, but also other people who I find post intriguing, provoking, and inspiring content. This is a very colorful group. One thing they have in common, besides me, is inspiring content that will enhance your Google+ experience. -----------------------------------------When it comes to #CircleSharing, my practice is to share only two of my circles every month: - ENGAGERS: this is a way of saying thank you to those who have interacted with me in some way (either by plussing, commenting, and/or sharing my posts, or by participating in my communities), and- INSPIRING: mainly photographers, but also other people who I find post original and interesting content.To get into my circles is real simple: either engage with my posts, or keep sharing quality content. If you want me to notice you, be active in one or all of my communities (see below).-----------------------------------------To connect with me -@Opajdara, the best place is my xeeme page: http://xeeme.com/opajdara or http://www.opajdara.com/ -----------------------------------------If you are on #TSU , connect with me: https://www.tsu.co/opajdara. If not, check it out, it's the new social network that pays you revenue for your online activity! -----------------------------------------MY PAGES AND COMMUNITIES(Feel free to join if any of the topics interest you)MOON PHOTOGRAPHYTake a look at +Moonipulations, it's the place for all Moon lovers. Here you will find not only the photoshopped pics as the name indicates, but also the most beautiful moonscapes. If you want to jump in and share your photos, join Moonipulations community: http://bit.ly/194vpSNROAD PHOTOGRAPHYThis is something I really love, to see an open road in front of me. If you feel the same, come join us and share your most beautiful road pics here: http://bit.ly/18rY1cnAERIAL PHOTOGRAPHYA place for those of us who like to see how earth looks from the sky. A refreshing change of perspective. Take a look for yourself: http://bit.ly/1mOSZA7MOTION PHOTOGRAPHYLook at the world around you - it's in constant motion. Stop for a moment and take a shot of it, then share it with us here: http://bit.ly/1fI9xGqSHADOW PHOTOGRAPHYVisit the showcase of beautiful and creative shadow photography. Shadows can add a lot to a photograph. They can emphasize emotions, create surreal images, and be used in a variety of ways. If you are interested in exploring this fascinating interaction of darkness and light, please join us: http://bit.ly/16tts8kRAIN PHOTOGRAPHYBad weather can give us some of the most beautif

Hand Picked Photographers Circles - Nikon Camera G-I - 16 of 31Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 200 members. These circles are photographers that I admire. They have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity). Be sure to get all of the circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to October 1st for the start of this set. (Previous complete set was published starting September 1st.) You can also use the #handpickedcircles hash tag and sort by "recent."I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to go back more than a screen on your profile before I hit original material, there is a good chance that I may drop you from the circles. Of course there will be mitigating factors...Because of the way that Google no longer presents every person who adds me to their circles to me it is quite possible that I have missed some pretty good photographers. If I am following you, chances are that you are already in one of these circles or in my "check later" circle. If you think you have been missed, tag a comment on one of these posts and I will check your profile out for inclusion. Guidelines for inclusion can be found at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/about#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #pixelworld #pixelworldcircle #circleoftheday #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #handpickedcircles Note: the hash tag #handpickedcircles should only be used to refer to these circles and other circles created by +

This circle contains people who really are interesting and active people on Google Plus.Grow your G+ community with people that share amazing content that will surprise you:If you received the notice you are in this circle, then well done.If you would like to be included in the next Circle Share, you only have to do these simple steps:1 - Include me in your circles2 - Share the circle (Publicly)3 - Add +1 to the post.4 - Leave a comment if you like.I will thankful if you plus and share this circle!#bosmol #BosmolCircle #GrowthCIrcle #GooglePlus #CircleShare #sharedpubliccircles #sharedcircles #circlesharing #circleshared #publiccirclesproject #publicsharedcircles #circleoftheday #google #circle #circles #publiccircle #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #morefollowers #sharingcircles #circleshare #sharedpubliccircles #sharedpublicircles #sharedcircle #AddCircle #FindCircles #addcircle #circlemeup #circlesdiscovery #circleshare #circlesharing #publiccircle

Hand Picked Photographers Circles - Nikon Camera G-I - 16 of 31Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 200 members. These circles are photographers that I admire. They have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity). Be sure to get all of the circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to September 1st for the start of this set. (Previous complete set was published starting August 1st.) You can also use the #handpickedcircles hash tag and sort by "recent."I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to go back more than a screen on your profile before I hit original material, there is a good chance that I may drop you from the circles. Of course there will be mitigating factors...Because of the way that Google no longer presents every person who adds me to their circles to me it is quite possible that I have missed some pretty good photographers. If I am following you, chances are that you are already in one of these circles or in my "check later" circle. If you think you have been missed, tag a comment on one of these posts and I will check your profile out for inclusion. Guidelines for inclusion can be found at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/about#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #pixelworld #pixelworldcircle #circleoftheday #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #handpickedcircles Note: the hash tag #handpickedcircles should only be used to refer to these circles and other circles created by +

Hi and welcome to Exposure.If you have received this notification you have been invited to join in the exposure circle. Edition : 31st August – 7th September 2014.This page/circle is dedicated to G+ photographers and their photographs.Please circle exposure and its members so we can all share and also see some great photography at the same time!!How to get involvedPhotographersIf you are a photographer ( professional or amateur) and would like to be included:THE RULES!!!1 Plus and publicly share this original post ( the sharing is not obligatory but much appreciated as it helps to spread the word for all involved)2 Add a comment and a link to one of your recent photographs to the original post so that others can see your work. (Original work only please).3 Add +exposure to your friends4 OPTIONAL GALLERY AND COMPETITION :There will be a weekly Exposure gallery where you can add a favourite photograph from your recent posts. A first, second and third place will be awarded and shared on the exposure stream each week! ADD YOUR COMPETITION PHOTO IN THE GALLERY : https://plus.google.com/events/cj10frg7h4utu0fkr5m9q003llo?authkey=COCQ2ODt082kJQ5 The winner of each week will be added to the exposure winners hall of fame and then go forward to the end of year exposure photograph of the year competition as voted for by the exposure members.6 You are also most welcome to join the exposure community where you can: Post your photos ( more than one if you like!!)Add your photographs to be critiqued by other members – honest but kind pleaseAdd a link to you circlesAdd a link to your photography websiteAdd a link to some photography newsAdd a link to photography articlesRead all the latest Exposure news!!https://plus.google.com/communities/101671655972389351135Sharing the Exposure circleBy sharing and promoting the circle on your stream, others will not only see this photography but it will also help promote the work of others. This should lead to more fun and engagement for all concerned! Please share on your stream publicly ( or with many circles as possible!!)﻿

Hand Picked Photographers Circles - Nikon Camera G-I - 16 of 30Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 200 members. These circles are photographers that I admire. They have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity). Be sure to get all of the circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to July 1st for the start of this set. (Previous complete set was published starting June 1st.) You can also use the #handpickedcircles hash tag and sort by "recent."I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to go back more than a screen on your profile before I hit original material, there is a good chance that I may drop you from the circles. Of course there will be mitigating factors...Because of the way that Google no longer presents every person who adds me to their circles to me it is quite possible that I have missed some pretty good photographers. If I am following you, chances are that you are already in one of these circles or in my "check later" circle. If you think you have been missed, tag a comment on one of these posts and I will check your profile out for inclusion. Guidelines for inclusion can be found at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/about#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #pixelworld #pixelworldcircle #circleoftheday #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #handpickedcircles Note: the hash tag #handpickedcircles should only be used to refer to these circles and other circles created by +

Gerry's Australian Photographers Circle Version 3Hey Aussie togs, this is a pretty big update to this circle from the last one, this time I have been more selective in the fact that inactive glus members get booted, the circle was over 600 and as such I needed to comply with 'the less than 500 requirement' hence culling was needed.Note, this is the only circle I share since I really have a interest in local content.Feel free to reshare as you see fit, the main purpose is to facilitate more engagement between local aussie togs.Please feel free to comment and let me know if you know anyone (or if you are indeed one) who is a quality, active and interesting Australian based photographer.Two great communities/themes to get involved with if you like Australia content is #photomaniaustralia +Photo Mania Australia and Australian Landscape Photography https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106082264528571967957﻿

Hand Picked Photographers Circles - Nikon Camera G-I - 16 of 30Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 200 members. These circles are photographers that I admire. They have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity). Be sure to get all of the circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to July 1st for the start of this set. (Previous complete set was published starting June 1st.) You can also use the #handpickedcircles hash tag and sort by "recent."I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to go back more than a screen on your profile before I hit original material, there is a good chance that I may drop you from the circles. Of course there will be mitigating factors...Because of the way that Google no longer presents every person who adds me to their circles to me it is quite possible that I have missed some pretty good photographers. If I am following you, chances are that you are already in one of these circles or in my "check later" circle. If you think you have been missed, tag a comment on one of these posts and I will check your profile out for inclusion. Guidelines for inclusion can be found at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/about#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #pixelworld #pixelworldcircle #circleoftheday #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #handpickedcircles Note: the hash tag #handpickedcircles should only be used to refer to these circles and other circles created by +

Another great circle shared with me by an amazing G+'er!!This circle will add great, amazing, wonderful, and awesome content Boost your visibility on Google+ - Share the circle!To be added to the Circle you have to do these simple steps:1 - include me in your circles2 - Click add people and create your circle3 - share the circle (include yourself)4 - add +1 to the post#circle #circleshare #circles #circleoftheday #share #sharecircle #sharecircleoftheday #sharedcircles ﻿

Hand Picked Photographers Circles - Nikon Camera G-I- 16 of 30Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 200 members. These circles are photographers that I admire. They have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity). Be sure to get all of the circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to June 1st for the start of this set. (Previous complete set was published starting May 1st.) You can also use the #handpickedcircles hash tag.I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to go back more than a screen on your profile before I hit original material, there is a good chance that I may drop you from the circles. Of course there will be mitigating factors...Because of the way that Google no longer presents every person who adds me to their circles to me it is quite possible that I have missed some pretty good photographers. If I am following you, chances are that you are already in one of these circles or in my "check later" circle. If you think you have been missed, tag a comment on one of these posts and I will check your profile out for inclusion. Guidelines for inclusion can be found at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/about#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #pixelworld #pixelworldcircle #circleoftheday #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #handpickedcircles Note: the hash tag #handpickedcircles should only be used to refer to these circles and other circles created by +Gailen Mapes

Inspiring on Google+ Curated by @Opajdara (8th Edition)This is the circle I go to when I find myself in need of beauty and inspiration. It's made up mainly of photographers, but also writers, poets, film-makers, and other people who I find post intriguing, provoking, and inspiring content. This is a very colorful group. One thing they have in common, besides me, is engaging content that will enhance your Google+ experience. -----------------------------------------Recently there has been a lot of discussion about circle-sharing ethics here on Google+. I’d like to make it clear that I share only two of my circles every month: - ENGAGERS: this is my way of saying thank you to those who have interacted with me in some way (either by plussing, commenting, and/or sharing my posts, or by participating in my communities), and- INSPIRING: mainly photographers, but also other people who I find post original and interesting content.To get into my circles is real simple: either engage with my posts, or keep sharing quality content. If you want me to notice you, be active in one or all of my communities (see below).To connect with me - Opajdara, the best place is my xeeme page: http://xeeme.com/opajdara or http://www.opajdara.com/ -----------------------------------------MY PAGES AND COMMUNITIES(Feel free to join if any of the topics interest you)FRIEND FILERIf you need more shared circles, check out the ones posted by +Friend Filer. If what you are looking for is to grow your audience, expand your reach on Google+ and connect with people on other social networks, I also recommend joining their community at http://bit.ly/1f6AUpH.MOON PHOTOGRAPHYTake a look at +Moonipulations, it's the place for all Moon lovers. Here you will find not only the photoshopped pics as the name indicates, but also the most beautiful moonscapes. If you want to jump in and share your photos, join Moonipulations community: http://bit.ly/194vpSNROAD PHOTOGRAPHYThis is something I really love, to see an open road in front of me. If you feel the same, come join us and share your most beautiful road pics here: http://bit.ly/18rY1cnAERIAL PHOTOGRAPHYA place for those of us who like to see how earth looks from the sky. A refreshing change of perspective. Take a look for yourself: http://bit.ly/1mOSZA7MOTION PHOTOGRAPHYLook at the world around you - it's in constant motion. Stop for a moment and take a shot of it, then share it with us here: http://bit.ly/1fI9xGqSHADOW PHOTOGRAPHYVisit the showcase of beautiful and creative shadow photography. Shadows can add a lot to a photograph. They can emphasize emotions, create surreal images, and be used in a variety of ways. If you are interested in exploring this fascinating interaction of darkness and light, please join us: http://bit.ly/16tts8kRAIN PHOTOGRAPHYBad weather can give us some of the most beautiful photography. Rain in itself is the master of special effects; from lightning strikes to water drops, mirror reflections to blurring colours. This is the place to share in the

Congratulations to all the great landscape photographers that shared photographs in the Landscape Photography Community contest: In The Still Of the Night!! They were awesome and so are you!!Check out the winners in the Inspiration Category of the LPC!!https://plus.google.com/+MargaretTompkins/posts/Mf3zd4F9RGj#CircleShare #SharedCircles ﻿

Hand Picked Photographers Circles -Nikon Camera G-I - 16 of 30Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 200 members. These circles are photographers that I admire. They have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity). Be sure to get all of the circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to May 1st for the start of this set. (Previous complete set was published starting April 1st.) You can also use the #handpickedcircles hash tag.I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to go back more than a screen on your profile before I hit original material, there is a good chance that I may drop you from the circles. Of course there will be mitigating factors...Because of the way that Google no longer presents every person who adds me to their circles to me it is quite possible that I have missed some pretty good photographers. If I am following you, chances are that you are already in one of these circles or in my "check later" circle. If you think you have been missed, tag a comment on one of these posts and I will check your profile out for inclusion. Guidelines for inclusion can be found at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/about#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #pixelworld #pixelworldcircle #circleoftheday #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #handpickedcircles Note: the hash tag #handpickedcircles should only be used to refer to these circles and other circles created by +Gailen Mapes

+Photo Mania Australia Is proud to present this month's circle of Australia's Top Talented Photographers on G+. To see the best Australia has to offer do yourself a favour and import this circle.To become a part of this growing stream:1. Add +Photo Mania Australia to your circles2. Import this fine circle of talent3. Plus 1 this post and share (optional but great etiquette). 4. Be Australian, be living in Australia, having spent a lot of time in Australian and sharing photos from this land.﻿

Here is the +Photo Mania Global Best of the Best Photographers circle for April.All photographers in this circle had their incredible photographs selected and shared on one of the following theme pages (+Photo Mania Australia , +Photo Mania Canada , +Photo Mania France , +Photo Mania Germany , +Foto Mania Italia , +Photo Mania Japan , +Photo Mania Poland , +Photo Mania Portugal , +Photo Mania South Asia , +Photo Mania Schweiz and +Photo Mania USA ). Then from those daily streams, one best of the best photos was selected from each country to be shared on the +Photo Mania Global page.If you want to follow amazing photographers, we highly recommend that you add this circle. Also included in this circle are all of the excellent and hard working Curators of these fine pages and Photo Mania Global.This is our fantastic team of Photo Mania Global:+Chandro Ji , +Nicole Gruber , +Sandra Deichmann , +

Hand Picked Photographers Circles - Nikon Camera G-I - 16 of 30Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 200 members. These circles are photographers that I admire. They have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity). Be sure to get all of the circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to March 1st for the start of this set. (Previous complete set was published starting Feburary 1st.) You can also use the #handpickedcircles hash tag.I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to go back more than a screen on your profile before I hit original material, there is a good chance that I may drop you from the circles. Of course there will be mitigating factors...Because of the way that Google no longer presents every person who adds me to their circles to me it is quite possible that I have missed some pretty good photographers. If I am following you, chances are that you are already in one of these circles or in my "check later" circle. If you think you have been missed, tag a comment on one of these posts and I will check your profile out for inclusion. Guidelines for inclusion can be found at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/about#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #pixelworld #pixelworldcircle #circleoftheday #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #handpickedcircles Note: the hash tag #handpickedcircles should only be used to refer to these circles and other circles created by +Gailen Mape

Hand Picked Photographers Circles - Nikon Camera G-I - 16 of 30Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 200 members. These circles are photographers that I admire. They have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity). Be sure to get all of the circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to January 1st for the start of this set. (Previous complete set was published starting December 1st.) You can also use the #handpickedcircles hash tag.I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to go back more than a screen on your profile before I hit original material, there is a good chance that I may drop you from the circles. Of course there will be mitigating factors...Because of the way that Google no longer presents every person who adds me to their circles to me it is quite possible that I have missed some pretty good photographers. If I am following you, chances are that you are already in one of these circles or in my "check later" circle. If you think you have been missed, tag a comment on one of these posts and I will check your profile out for inclusion. Guidelines for inclusion can be found at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/about#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #pixelworld #pixelworldcircle #circleoftheday #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #handpickedcircles Note: the hash tag #handpickedcircles should only be used to refer to these circles and other circles created by +Gailen Ma

Some really interesting people are included in this circle, most of them will add you back.To make sure you are in the next circle,Do include yourself,share and comment; #awesomecircles #circle #photography﻿

Hand Picked Photographers Circles - Nikon Camera G-I - 16 of 30Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 200 members. These circles are photographers that I admire. They have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity). Be sure to get all of the circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to January 1st for the start of this set. (Previous complete set was published starting December 1st.) You can also use the #handpickedcircles hash tag.I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to go back more than a screen on your profile before I hit original material, there is a good chance that I may drop you from the circles. Of course there will be mitigating factors...Because of the way that Google no longer presents every person who adds me to their circles to me it is quite possible that I have missed some pretty good photographers. If I am following you, chances are that you are already in one of these circles or in my "check later" circle. If you think you have been missed, tag a comment on one of these posts and I will check your profile out for inclusion. Guidelines for inclusion can be found at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/about#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #pixelworld #pixelworldcircle #circleoftheday #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #handpickedcircles Note: the hash tag #handpickedcircles should only be used to refer to these circles and other circles created by +Gailen Map

This is my first shared circle on G+. A great circle of photographers and people that I admire. #circles #sharedcircles #circlesharing #circle #circleoftheday #bestofcircles #bestcircleshare #share #pixelworldcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle ﻿

The Best Photographers on Google+This is the result of part 4 of my #circlesplosion series! Find the rest of the parts here: http://dustn.tv/circlesplosionThese brilliant artists will fill your stream with so much visual beauty that your eyes might just melt out of their sockets. If that happens, please contact a physician immediately.Add this circle by hitting the "Add people" button below and check in to the specific stream to discover your new favorite photographers and image sharers. I went through great lengths to meticulously check out every recommended photographer and found these to be the best. Have fun, and may your circles esplode with beauty! #sharedcircles ﻿

Gerry's Australian Photographers Circle, please help me make it better!There are some really great aussie based photographers on gplus, I have met some great people and been exposed to some quality local content from this bunch over the last year.My circle of aussie togs has grown and shrunk over the year, people get added when I come across them in communities or via people in common, I am not too fussed if they are not overly active, i do not expect daily or even weekly posts, as long as they are quality and engage.However, I know there are lots more quality, active and interesting Australian based photographers who I have not yet met or circled, thus i need your help, are you an aussie photographer? do you know of any other local ones? I would love to broaden my aussie stream content to include more.Please feel free to comment and let me know if you know anyone (or if you are indeed one) who is a quality, active and interesting australian based photographerThere are no gimmicks to adding this circle or being part of it, i have not added myself to the circle since I am not interested in propagating myself through this circle :)If you want to add some aussie flavour to your stream or looking to connect with other like minded aussies feel free to add these people or share the circle, but please let me know if you know anyone else that should be included!gerry #aussie #australianphotographers #australia #circleshare #circlesharing #circle #australiaphotography ﻿

Qaulity Photography Circle ShareI have several circles as I like to keep my Google Plus account pretty tidy and organized. I was looking through my circles doing some clean up and decided to share a circle. I have never shared a circle prior to now, but seeing how I couldn't find a compelling reason not to, you get this post in your stream :)The circle I am sharing is a a group of active individuals on g+ that I enjoy seeing in my stream for their creativity and quality photography. They offer inspiration and challenge me to think more critically about my own photography. The majority post daily and all of them post quality material. If you are looking for a group of people to add to your g+ stream to liven it up, you may want to consider this one for quality photography.If you think I'm missing out on some good, quality photography, feel free to make some suggestions to me as I'm always open to it. I have included myself in this circle- not because I think I am of the same caliber as some of these photographers, but because I do post daily and you never know, some of my photography might surprise you :)Enjoy! #circleshare #circlesharing #photographycircles #photography #photographerstofollow ﻿

Thomas HawkShared publicly - 30 Aug 2013 2500 Kick Ass Google+ Photographers (part 2 of 5)This is the fifth time I've shared my photographer's circle on Google+. I'm going to share it in 5 posts. Yesterday I shared last name A-Da. This one , part 2 of 5, today, represents Da-Ho. I'll share the remaining three next week. I originally shared my photographers circle at 500, 1,000, 1,500 and 2,000 photographers. I'll probably share it again eventually when it gets to 3,000.A few notes about this circle.The criteria that I look for (and don't always get right) in this circle is that the photographer produce interesting and engaging photography. I also look for people who are active in the community, post mostly their own work, and post regularly. I'm looking more for people who post their own work and less of the noise stuff (gifs, links, non-photography, promotions, etc.). I also like people who are positive, friendly, nice, helpful, etc. and dislike people who are mean, snarky, jerks, disrespectful, etc.I have a pretty well known bias against signatures and watermarks. You will see very few photographers in my circles who use them. I really hate the watermark debate and would rather not have it with folks. I just don't like them -- it's my circle that I have to look at. There are likely a few folks in here who use them who are friends of mine, but for the most part, this is a pretty watermark free circle. It's totally cool if you love your watermark, it's just not something I really want to look at. Please don't hate me for my aesthetic preference. Finally, the photography community on Google+ is probably the best one on the internet today. There is no way that I can possibly include all of the fine photographers worth following on G+. There are wayyyyy too many. These are just 2,500 that I personally have noticed. I'm sure I left out some really amazing ones -- like you if you are not in this circle :) I'll probably also totally kick myself when I realize that I accidentally left out a really obvious good one who may even be a friend of mine -- again, maybe even like you. :)Stay tuned for parts 3, 4 and 5 and thanks again to all of the great photographers on G+ who make this place such a delight to hang out.Part 1-5: http://goo.gl/17ujpn*Note, Google Circles are terribly wonky. It wouldn't let me add some photographers in my circle into these circles because of domain errors. If this affected you, sorry about that.﻿

2500 Kick Ass Google+ Photographers (part 2 of 5)This is the fifth time I've shared my photographer's circle on Google+. I'm going to share it in 5 posts. Yesterday I shared last name A-Da. This one , part 2 of 5, today, represents Da-Ho. I'll share the remaining three next week. I originally shared my photographers circle at 500, 1,000, 1,500 and 2,000 photographers. I'll probably share it again eventually when it gets to 3,000.A few notes about this circle.The criteria that I look for (and don't always get right) in this circle is that the photographer produce interesting and engaging photography. I also look for people who are active in the community, post mostly their own work, and post regularly. I'm looking more for people who post their own work and less of the noise stuff (gifs, links, non-photography, promotions, etc.). I also like people who are positive, friendly, nice, helpful, etc. and dislike people who are mean, snarky, jerks, disrespectful, etc.I have a pretty well known bias against signatures and watermarks. You will see very few photographers in my circles who use them. I really hate the watermark debate and would rather not have it with folks. I just don't like them -- it's my circle that I have to look at. There are likely a few folks in here who use them who are friends of mine, but for the most part, this is a pretty watermark free circle. It's totally cool if you love your watermark, it's just not something I really want to look at. Please don't hate me for my aesthetic preference. Finally, the photography community on Google+ is probably the best one on the internet today. There is no way that I can possibly include all of the fine photographers worth following on G+. There are wayyyyy too many. These are just 2,500 that I personally have noticed. I'm sure I left out some really amazing ones -- like you if you are not in this circle :) I'll probably also totally kick myself when I realize that I accidentally left out a really obvious good one who may even be a friend of mine -- again, maybe even like you. :)Stay tuned for parts 3, 4 and 5 and thanks again to all of the great photographers on G+ who make this place such a delight to hang out.Part 1-5: http://goo.gl/17ujpn*Note, Google Circles are terribly wonky. It wouldn't let me add some photographers in my circle into these circles because of domain errors. If this affected you, sorry about that.﻿

Hand Picked Photographers Circles - Nikon Camera G-K - 8 of 14Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 500 members.I am now sharing one circle per day, for the reason see:https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/posts/RrPNTzHhQuHAs before these circles are photographers that I admire. They also have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity).Be sure to get all 14 circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to August 15th for the start of this set. (Previous complete set was published starting JAugust 1st.) You can also use the #handpickedcircles hash tag.I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to go back more than a screen on your profile before I hit original material, there is a good chance that I may drop you from the circles. Of course there will be mitigating factors...Because of the way that Google no longer presents every person who adds me to their circles to me it is quite possible that I have missed some pretty good photographers. If I am following you, chances are that you are already in one of these circles or in my "check later" circle. If you think you have been missed, tag a comment on one of these posts and I will check your profile out for inclusion. Guidelines for inclusion can be found at:https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/about#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #pixelworld #pixelworldcircle #circleoftheday #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #handpickedcircles Note: the hash tag #handpickedcircles should only be used to refer to these circles and other circles creat

I continue to be intrigued by Instagram. I decided to switch to just using it as a mono platform and have found it a real inspiration in terms of the way I'm seeing the world. I share opportune snaps on my Note 3 through to edits of images on my mirrorless setup.

March includes over 50 images which is probably more than I've published all together on other networks over the last 2 years. For what it is I'm finding it increasing my creativity and by default allowing me to enjoy taking images more.

Of interest to me has been the inclusion of several images as features on theme pages. I haven't quite worked it out other than they take your image, put their logo on it and refer back with full credit. I'm guessing the benefit is more people seeing your work which is why we post all over these networks to begin with :)﻿

March on Instagram

I continue to be intrigued by Instagram. I decided to switch to just using it as a mono platform and have found it a real inspiration in terms of the way I'm seeing the world. I share opportune snaps on my Note 3 through to edits of images on my mirrorless setup.

March includes over 50 images which is probably more than I've published all together on other networks over the last 2 years. For what it is I'm finding it increasing my creativity and by default allowing me to enjoy taking images more.

Of interest to me has been the inclusion of several images as features on theme pages. I haven't quite worked it out other than they take your image, put their logo on it and refer back with full credit. I'm guessing the benefit is more people seeing your work which is why we post all over these networks to begin with :)﻿___